Alfred State College announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media and Animation this fall. The degree is an extension of their rapidly growing associates program. The program will equip graduates with a skill set necessary to excel in today's computer art and animation fields. Students enrolled in the degree program will have access to new Mac and PC labs with state-of-the-art digital equipment in addition to accomplished, hands-on faculty.
According to Austin Cheney, Dean of the School of Management and Engineering Technology, "The addition of the Digital Media and Animation Bachelor of Science degree program adds a new dimension to our program offerings at Alfred State College. Now our students in the associate degree curriculum no longer need to look to outside transfer institutions for an opportunity to continue their education in the exciting world of digital animation. Two-year graduates from other colleges will also be welcome to transfer into our program to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree. Graduates will have doors opened for advanced entry level positions in the computer animation and special effects fields as well as the video gaming industry."
Students will have instruction in the traditional arts to enhance their artistic creativity. They will also learn industry standard software applications and gain proficiency in computer graphics-related technology. Along with expanding facilities and faculty, the college has welcomed their first junior class this fall with an expected graduation date of May 2009.
For more information, visit www.alfredstate.edu.
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